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[BOY SCOUTS--CAMP BRADY] Part 1
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Water Carnival Day races.” Boys in swimming race. “Fancy and not-so-fancy diving.” “Boat regatta. Watch the war canoes go by.” Canoe race, sail and rowboats in background. “Craft tent attracts hobby-minded Scouts.” Scouts working - displays of hammered metal work, leather work - boys making wooden stool, bow. “Clinton River challenges the two-day canoe hikers.” Boys paddling canoes on small river. “Motor trips to interesting places.” Truck with boys in back leaving camp. “All activities stop for retreat.” Boys standing at attention for flag ceremony. “Did someone yell ‘Eats’?” Boys running. “Wholesome balanced meals are served to ready Scouts.” Dining hall, boys standing, all sitting at the same time, leaving hall. “Peppy songs help digestion.” Calisthenics. “Evening activities.” Volleyball - basketball - archery - ping pong. “Scouts enjoy boating, fishing and sailing.” Boys taking rowboats into water from pier. “A nautical snake dance.” Motorboat on water followed by string of rowboats and canoes winding around on water. “Camp Indians rehearse for the great council fire.” Boys in Indian costume, one beating drum, others leaving teepee, performing war dance. “The eagle guards Camp Brady traditions for another year.” Carved eagle on top of totem pole. “The End.” “Camp Brady is located 36 miles from Detroit near Waterford, Michigan. Camp opens the latter part of June. Make your reservations early at Boy Scout Headquarters, 51 West Warren Ave., Detroit.” “The New Charles Howell Scout Reservation near Brighton, Michigan, will open this summer to troop camping for Scout Troops of the Detroit Area Council. Information at Scout Headquarters.” [1937]
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